On Cinema 2012
What is On Cinema?
On Cinema is a television series that premiered in 2012 and features Tim Heidecker reviewing the latest movies currently in theaters alongside a special guest. The program, which has continued through 2025, stars Tim Heidecker, Gregg Turkington, and Mark Proksch.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 167
- First aired
- Dec 4, 2012
- Last aired
- Dec 3, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HEI Network, AdultSwim.com, Thing X
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 167 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
On Cinema is a television series that premiered in 2012 and features Tim Heidecker reviewing the latest movies currently in theaters alongside a special guest. The program, which has continued through 2025, stars Tim Heidecker, Gregg Turkington, and Mark Proksch. The series is directed by Eric Notarnicola. Throughout its run, the show has produced multiple seasons, with episode entries such as the season thirteen installment covering the films M3GAN and The Amazing Maurice. The series is available for viewers to watch through various digital platforms. While the show focuses on the analysis of cinema, it remains distinct from real-world movie theater chains and commercial cinema listings found in locations like Abu Dhabi, such as Grand Safeer Cinema or VOX Cinemas, which provide ticketing and showtime information for public screenings. As an ongoing production, On Cinema maintains a consistent format of critical discussion and guest appearances centered on the theatrical film industry.
Should you watch it?
“Tim Heidecker provides film reviews alongside a special guest in this series.”
- focused format
- guest interactions
- unconventional presentation
Watch it if you enjoy satirical takes on film criticism.
The series features a dry and satirical tone throughout its episodes.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 'The Man with the Iron Fists' and 'Flight' Mytharc Dec 4, 2012
- E2 'Twilight: Part Two' and 'Anna Karenina' Mytharc Dec 4, 2012
- E3 'The Frozen Ground' and 'Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning' Mytharc Dec 4, 2012
- E4 'Red Dawn' and 'Life of Pi' Core Dec 4, 2012
- E5 'Skyfall' and 'Lincoln' Core Dec 4, 2012
- E6 'Playing for Keeps' and 'Hyde Park on Hudson' Core Dec 7, 2012
- E7 'The Hobbit' and 'Les Misérables' Core Dec 13, 2012
- E8 'Zero Dark Thirty' and 'Monsters, Inc. 3D' Core Dec 21, 2012
- E9 'Jack Reacher' and 'Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away' Mytharc Dec 21, 2012
- E10 'Parental Guidance' and 'Django Unchained' Mytharc Jan 11, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 'Side Effects' and 'Identity Thief' Mytharc Feb 7, 2013
- E2 'A Good Day to Die Hard' and 'Escape from Planet Earth' Core Feb 14, 2013
- E3 'Snitch' and 'Dark Skies' Core Feb 21, 2013
- E4 '21 and Over' and 'Jack the Giant Slayer' Core Feb 28, 2013
- E5 'Oz the Great and Powerful' and 'Dead Man Down' Core Mar 7, 2013
- E6 'Carrie' and 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' Core Mar 14, 2013
- E7 'The Croods' Core Mar 21, 2013
- E8 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' & 'Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor' Core Mar 28, 2013
- E9 'The Company You Keep' and 'Jurassic Park 3D' Mytharc Apr 4, 2013
- E10 'Oblivion' and 'Scary Movie 5' Mytharc Apr 11, 2013
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Despicable Me 2' Mytharc Jul 7, 2013
- E2 'Grown Ups 2' and 'Pacific Rim' Core Jul 14, 2013
- E3 'Turbo' and 'Red 2' Core Jul 17, 2013
- E4 'The Wolverine' and 'Blue Jasmine' Core Jul 24, 2013
- E5 'The Smurfs 2' and '300: Rise of an Empire' Mytharc Jul 31, 2013
- E6 'Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters' and 'Elysium' Core Aug 7, 2013
- E7 'Kick-Ass 2' Core Aug 14, 2013
- E8 'The World's End' and 'The Colony' Core Aug 21, 2013
- E9 'One Direction: This Is Us' and 'The Getaway' Mytharc Aug 28, 2013
- E10 'Riddick' Mytharc Sep 4, 2013
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 'Lone Survivor' and 'Her' Mytharc Jan 8, 2014
- E2 'The Nut Job' and 'Ride Along' Core Jan 15, 2014
- E3 'I, Frankenstein' and 'Gimme Shelter' Core Jan 22, 2014
- E4 On Alternative Medicine On Cinema Core Jan 29, 2014
- E5 'The Lego Movie' and 'Robocop' Core Feb 5, 2014
- E6 'The Girl On a Bicycle' and 'Endless Love' Core Feb 12, 2014
- E7 'Pompeii' Core Feb 19, 2014
- E8 'Welcome to Yesterday' (aka 'Almanac') and 'Non-Stop' Core Feb 26, 2014
- E9 'Need for Speed' and 'Walk of Shame' Mytharc Mar 5, 2014
- E10 'Muppets Most Wanted' Mytharc Mar 12, 2014
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 'Deliver Us From Evil' and 'Tammy' Mytharc Jul 2, 2014
- E2 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' and 'And So It Goes' Core Jul 9, 2014
- E3 'Jupiter Ascending' and 'Planes: Fire and Rescue' Core Jul 16, 2014
- E4 'Wish I Was Here,' 'Hercules' and 'Magic in the Moonlight' Core Jul 23, 2014
- E5 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Get On Up' Core Jul 30, 2014
- E6 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Into the Storm' Core Aug 6, 2014
- E7 'Let's Be Cops' and 'The Expendables 3' Core Aug 13, 2014
- E8 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' Core Aug 20, 2014
- E9 'The November Man' and 'Jessabelle' Mytharc Aug 27, 2014
- E10 'Dark Places' and 'The Green Inferno' Mytharc Sep 3, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series features Tim Heidecker reviewing current theatrical film releases.
Who appears on the show?
Tim Heidecker is joined by a special guest in each episode.
What is the format?
The program follows a structured format centered on movie reviews.
Is this a serious review show?
The show presents a satirical take on the traditional film review genre.
How are the movies selected?
The reviews focus on the latest films currently playing in theaters.
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